2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Public Prosecution Service of Canada by Question 114. What is your gender?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) are presented by key people management themes (i.e., employee engagement, leadership, workforce, workplace). Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

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Employee engagement

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	46	41	9	4	1	0	86	4	219
2017	Female gender	37	44	8	8	3	0	81	11	453
2014	Male gender	49	33	10	6	3	0	82	9	211
2014	Female gender	39	43	8	7	3	0	82	10	447
2011	Male gender	45	38	7	7	2	1	84	9	192
2011	Female gender	38	43	9	6	4	0	81	10	391
2008	Male gender	42	36	10	7	5	0	78	12	180
2008	Female gender	42	39	8	8	2	0	81	10	335

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	38	12	7	6	0	0	75	14	219
2017	Female gender	25	38	11	12	14	0	0	63	26	452

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	61	31	7	0	1	0	92	2	217
2017	Female gender	57	34	6	3	1	0	90	4	451
2014	Male gender	67	27	5	2	0	0	94	2	211
2014	Female gender	73	21	3	1	1	0	94	2	447
2011	Male gender	72	21	7	0	0	1	93	0	193
2011	Female gender	69	25	5	1	0	0	94	1	393

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	48	41	8	2	1	0	89	3	215
2017	Female gender	42	41	8	5	4	0	83	8	451
2014	Male gender	50	36	9	2	3	0	86	5	211
2014	Female gender	46	38	8	6	2	0	84	8	447
2011	Male gender	47	40	8	3	2	1	87	5	192
2011	Female gender	45	40	7	6	1	0	85	7	392
2008	Male gender	41	39	8	7	4	0	80	12	180
2008	Female gender	49	38	6	6	2	0	87	7	335

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	42	34	13	8	3	0	0	76	11	219
2017	Female gender	31	32	16	9	11	1	0	63	21	452
2014	Male gender	38	34	10	13	5	1	0	72	18	211
2014	Female gender	30	36	13	14	7	0	0	67	21	444
2011	Male gender	37	37	10	10	5	1	1	74	15	193
2011	Female gender	29	38	15	9	8	0	0	67	18	391

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	42	34	9	11	4	0	0	76	15	219
2017	Female gender	32	33	15	9	11	1	0	65	20	452
2014	Male gender	39	33	8	11	8	0	0	73	19	211
2014	Female gender	30	36	13	13	7	0	0	67	20	445
2011	Male gender	34	38	10	14	4	0	1	72	18	193
2011	Female gender	28	41	12	11	8	1	0	69	18	391
2008	Male gender	21	40	13	14	11	0	1	61	26	180
2008	Female gender	28	40	12	13	6	0	0	68	19	334

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	43	25	14	7	8	2	1	70	15	219
2017	Female gender	29	24	17	12	11	6	1	58	24	451
2014	Male gender	41	27	10	9	9	2	2	71	19	211
2014	Female gender	36	23	14	13	9	5	0	62	23	446
2011	Male gender	45	25	15	6	5	3	2	73	11	192
2011	Female gender	28	31	12	11	12	6	1	63	24	392
2008	Male gender	29	28	15	10	8	8	2	63	20	180
2008	Female gender	32	29	13	13	5	7	1	66	20	335

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Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	58	21	11	6	2	1	0	81	9	219
2017	Female gender	40	30	11	6	10	2	1	72	17	452
2014	Male gender	54	26	6	6	4	2	2	84	11	211
2014	Female gender	45	25	9	11	7	2	1	72	18	447
2011	Male gender	54	30	7	5	3	1	1	86	7	192
2011	Female gender	32	34	16	10	7	2	0	67	17	391
2008	Male gender	40	32	12	7	7	2	1	74	14	180
2008	Female gender	37	33	13	9	5	3	0	73	14	335

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	48	30	9	9	3	0	0	79	12	219
2017	Female gender	35	30	11	11	11	1	1	67	22	451
2014	Male gender	43	36	7	7	5	1	2	81	12	211
2014	Female gender	38	27	11	12	10	1	1	66	23	447
2011	Male gender	45	32	10	8	4	0	2	78	12	193
2011	Female gender	30	34	13	13	10	0	0	64	22	392
2008	Male gender	32	35	12	13	7	1	1	68	20	180
2008	Female gender	33	33	11	12	9	1	0	68	21	335

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	56	24	9	7	5	0	0	80	11	219
2017	Female gender	46	24	11	8	11	0	1	70	19	452
2014	Male gender	57	26	6	5	6	1	0	83	11	211
2014	Female gender	46	29	11	7	6	0	0	75	14	447

Senior management

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	52	23	10	5	4	6	0	80	9	219
2017	Female gender	33	34	13	7	8	3	1	70	16	453
2014	Male gender	50	22	13	8	4	4	0	74	12	211
2014	Female gender	38	31	14	7	7	4	0	72	14	447
2011	Male gender	44	31	10	7	5	2	1	77	12	193
2011	Female gender	35	28	17	7	8	5	0	66	15	391

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	43	27	11	9	8	1	0	71	18	218
2017	Female gender	29	32	12	14	12	2	0	62	26	453
2014	Male gender	38	30	12	11	7	1	0	69	19	211
2014	Female gender	30	32	13	13	10	1	0	63	24	447
2011	Male gender	31	36	11	10	9	1	1	69	20	191
2011	Female gender	26	33	15	11	12	3	0	61	23	391
2008	Male gender	27	27	11	13	20	1	1	56	34	179
2008	Female gender	23	36	13	15	12	1	0	60	27	335

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	30	30	12	14	12	3	0	61	27	219
2017	Female gender	20	29	18	15	13	6	0	52	30	452
2014	Male gender	23	31	17	14	11	4	0	56	26	209
2014	Female gender	22	28	15	19	11	5	0	52	32	447
2011	Male gender	17	37	15	16	10	5	1	58	27	192
2011	Female gender	15	32	20	18	11	5	0	49	30	392
2008	Male gender	16	27	14	17	19	6	0	46	39	180
2008	Female gender	16	31	14	23	11	4	1	49	36	334

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	29	11	12	12	7	0	62	26	219
2017	Female gender	21	26	16	14	16	7	0	50	32	452
2014	Male gender	23	27	14	15	16	5	0	52	33	211
2014	Female gender	20	24	16	14	16	8	0	48	34	446
2011	Male gender	21	31	12	13	13	9	1	58	29	193
2011	Female gender	17	31	15	16	14	8	0	52	32	391
2008	Male gender	17	29	12	8	22	11	0	52	34	180
2008	Female gender	16	27	16	15	14	12	0	49	33	334

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	28	32	14	15	9	2	0	62	24	219
2017	Female gender	14	30	13	22	18	3	0	46	41	448
2014	Male gender	21	35	17	15	9	3	0	58	25	211
2014	Female gender	17	28	18	19	15	3	0	47	35	446
2011	Male gender	22	35	17	14	8	3	1	59	23	192
2011	Female gender	14	33	15	20	13	4	0	49	35	391
2008	Male gender	21	33	11	17	15	2	0	56	33	180
2008	Female gender	17	32	14	23	11	3	0	50	35	334

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Workforce

Performance management

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	31	32	16	11	10	0	0	63	21	219
2017	Female gender	22	34	15	13	15	0	1	57	28	453
2014	Male gender	22	42	13	6	16	0	1	65	22	211
2014	Female gender	22	35	15	16	12	0	0	57	28	447
2011	Male gender	22	39	15	16	8	1	1	61	24	193
2011	Female gender	18	42	13	15	12	1	0	60	27	393

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	36	38	12	8	5	0	0	75	13	219
2017	Female gender	32	40	12	11	4	0	0	73	15	451

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	22	16	16	13	18	1	44	37	219
2017	Female gender	7	13	13	23	23	19	2	25	58	453
2014	Male gender	10	20	20	20	11	17	2	37	38	211
2014	Female gender	6	17	16	21	22	16	2	28	53	447

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	35	11	9	7	0	0	73	16	216
2017	Female gender	32	34	11	10	12	0	1	66	22	452
2014	Male gender	40	35	9	9	6	1	0	75	15	211
2014	Female gender	37	31	11	10	9	1	0	69	20	447
2011	Male gender	34	41	12	9	3	0	1	76	13	192
2011	Female gender	24	43	13	13	7	0	0	67	20	391
2008	Male gender	28	41	12	11	7	0	1	69	19	180
2008	Female gender	30	38	10	15	7	1	0	68	22	335

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	42	22	14	12	2	6	2	70	15	51
2017	Female gender	33	26	9	8	10	1	13	69	21	54
2014	Male gender	22	43	8	8	5	4	10	76	15	49
2014	Female gender	21	47	2	8	9	4	10	79	19	52

Staffing

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	34	33	11	13	6	2	1	69	20	219
2017	Female gender	24	35	11	17	10	3	0	61	28	453
2014	Male gender	30	47	11	9	3	0	1	77	12	211
2014	Female gender	24	38	13	16	8	1	0	62	24	447
2011	Male gender	40	39	8	10	3	1	1	79	13	193
2011	Female gender	28	39	11	15	5	2	0	68	21	391
2008	Male gender	32	36	14	11	5	1	1	70	16	179
2008	Female gender	26	41	9	13	8	2	1	69	21	333

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	33	24	10	13	7	12	1	65	24	218
2017	Female gender	19	28	14	13	13	12	1	54	30	453
2014	Male gender	30	32	11	4	11	11	1	70	18	211
2014	Female gender	22	26	15	17	10	10	1	54	29	446
2011	Male gender	39	22	9	9	9	10	2	69	20	192
2011	Female gender	25	27	14	15	11	8	1	57	28	390
2008	Male gender	32	25	9	15	12	6	1	61	29	179
2008	Female gender	24	29	11	14	12	10	1	59	29	333

Job fit and development

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	36	38	8	10	7	1	75	17	219
2017	Female gender	22	39	11	18	9	0	62	27	452
2014	Male gender	33	36	12	12	7	0	69	19	211
2014	Female gender	23	40	10	18	10	0	63	28	447
2011	Male gender	41	41	6	8	4	1	82	12	193
2011	Female gender	23	45	12	13	6	1	69	19	392
2008	Male gender	18	52	9	11	10	0	69	21	180
2008	Female gender	22	44	10	14	9	1	66	24	334

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	58	29	8	4	1	0	87	5	219
2017	Female gender	49	35	8	6	2	0	84	8	452
2014	Male gender	55	30	8	6	1	0	85	7	209
2014	Female gender	49	37	8	5	2	0	86	7	447
2011	Male gender	60	29	6	4	1	1	89	5	193
2011	Female gender	46	39	9	4	2	0	85	6	392
2008	Male gender	51	33	9	6	1	0	84	7	180
2008	Female gender	47	39	7	6	1	0	86	7	334

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	64	27	6	4	0	0	90	4	219
2017	Female gender	55	31	5	6	3	0	86	9	452
2014	Male gender	60	30	5	3	3	0	90	5	211
2014	Female gender	54	34	6	4	3	0	88	6	447
2011	Male gender	63	28	3	4	1	1	92	5	193
2011	Female gender	52	37	4	6	2	0	89	7	392
2008	Male gender	52	40	5	2	2	0	92	3	180
2008	Female gender	51	40	3	4	2	0	91	6	335

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	28	31	11	14	14	2	0	61	28	219
2017	Female gender	17	29	15	17	19	3	0	47	38	452
2014	Male gender	18	39	14	16	12	2	0	58	28	211
2014	Female gender	18	29	15	19	15	3	0	49	36	446
2011	Male gender	31	28	16	14	10	1	1	60	24	193
2011	Female gender	21	31	14	17	16	1	1	52	33	391
2008	Male gender	12	35	18	15	19	1	1	47	34	179
2008	Female gender	15	37	16	16	14	1	0	53	31	334

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	23	24	13	14	21	2	2	49	37	219
2017	Female gender	13	22	12	16	32	3	2	37	50	453
2014	Male gender	17	21	19	17	21	1	4	40	40	210
2014	Female gender	13	18	13	19	31	3	4	33	53	446
2011	Male gender	18	24	16	17	20	2	3	44	39	192
2011	Female gender	11	27	11	19	29	1	2	39	49	391
2008	Male gender	10	28	16	16	27	2	1	39	44	179
2008	Female gender	12	25	13	24	22	3	1	39	48	334

Empowerment

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	38	37	11	8	5	1	75	14	217
2017	Female gender	25	39	13	12	10	0	65	23	450
2014	Male gender	23	46	6	13	12	0	69	25	211
2014	Female gender	21	39	14	14	12	0	60	26	446
2011	Male gender	37	39	6	12	4	1	77	16	193
2011	Female gender	28	42	11	12	7	0	69	19	391

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	36	32	18	7	7	0	68	14	217
2017	Female gender	29	32	18	11	9	1	62	20	452
2014	Male gender	27	39	11	13	10	0	66	23	210
2014	Female gender	30	36	14	11	8	0	67	20	445

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	35	38	10	9	9	0	0	73	18	217
2017	Female gender	24	39	14	13	9	0	0	64	22	451
2014	Male gender	31	40	13	7	8	0	0	72	15	211
2014	Female gender	27	39	12	13	9	0	0	65	22	446
2011	Male gender	40	36	8	11	3	1	1	78	14	193
2011	Female gender	26	47	13	9	4	1	0	74	13	392

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	34	20	8	8	3	1	63	17	219
2017	Female gender	18	31	20	14	13	4	0	51	28	452

Work-life balance and workload

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	29	13	9	10	1	67	20	219
2017	Female gender	33	32	11	14	9	1	66	23	452
2014	Male gender	43	24	11	14	8	0	67	22	211
2014	Female gender	35	33	11	12	8	0	69	20	447
2011	Male gender	46	32	9	8	5	1	79	12	192
2011	Female gender	34	39	11	9	7	0	73	16	390

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	11	7	13	36	3	16	31	61	219
2017	Female gender	14	16	14	12	31	3	11	34	49	451
2014	Male gender	7	8	11	17	39	3	16	18	68	211
2014	Female gender	10	15	10	19	32	1	13	30	59	447
2011	Male gender	25	19	4	14	21	2	16	53	42	192
2011	Female gender	21	26	12	15	17	2	8	51	35	392
2008	Male gender	9	9	4	16	47	1	13	21	73	180
2008	Female gender	22	22	4	14	27	3	7	49	46	335

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	36	17	17	12	1	53	29	219
2017	Female gender	24	33	22	12	8	1	58	20	453
2014	Male gender	18	31	21	16	13	1	50	29	211
2014	Female gender	27	33	18	11	11	0	60	22	447
2011	Male gender	16	33	23	11	16	1	50	27	193
2011	Female gender	22	33	25	12	8	0	55	19	393
2008	Male gender	8	27	21	21	23	1	35	44	180
2008	Female gender	16	36	22	13	13	0	52	26	334

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	46	24	12	4	6	4	3	76	11	219
2017	Female gender	52	20	7	6	8	4	4	78	15	452
2014	Male gender	46	30	4	4	7	5	4	84	12	211
2014	Female gender	49	22	9	7	7	2	3	76	15	447
2011	Male gender	47	25	10	5	4	3	6	79	10	192
2011	Female gender	50	29	6	6	6	1	1	81	13	393

Mobility and retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not Sure (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	53	30	218
2017	Female gender	20	44	36	453
2014	Male gender	18	54	27	210
2014	Female gender	18	48	35	446
2011	Male gender	16	58	25	193
2011	Female gender	19	45	36	393

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	8	35	26	3	10	38
2017	Female gender	5	12	39	23	6	15	91
2014	Male gender	19	5	41	29	9999	7	42
2014	Female gender	14	11	39	23	9999	14	79
2011	Male gender	29	7	23	33	9999	9	32
2011	Female gender	13	23	35	23	9999	6	77

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Organizational goals

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	54	32	9	2	2	0	0	86	4	219
2017	Female gender	43	37	10	6	4	0	0	80	10	451
2014	Male gender	40	45	5	6	3	1	0	86	9	211
2014	Female gender	44	36	12	5	3	1	0	81	8	447
2011	Male gender	41	39	10	6	2	1	1	81	9	193
2011	Female gender	36	44	10	5	4	1	0	81	9	391
2008	Male gender	39	39	9	5	6	2	0	80	11	180
2008	Female gender	44	43	6	3	2	1	0	89	5	334

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	31	42	15	7	4	0	0	73	11	217
2017	Female gender	21	35	23	11	8	1	0	57	20	450
2014	Male gender	25	46	14	7	6	2	0	72	13	211
2014	Female gender	27	36	19	8	6	3	0	65	15	447
2011	Male gender	30	32	16	11	6	4	1	65	18	192
2011	Female gender	19	43	22	9	4	3	0	64	13	393

Organizational performance

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	13	21	34	25	0	3	61	18	219
2017	Female gender	6	16	30	26	16	3	3	44	24	449
2014	Male gender	7	14	27	28	20	2	3	50	22	210
2014	Female gender	7	18	33	24	13	0	5	39	26	445
2011	Male gender	2	13	26	26	23	1	7	54	17	193
2011	Female gender	8	14	36	23	12	2	4	38	23	392
2008	Male gender	6	17	33	27	10	2	5	40	24	180
2008	Female gender	6	21	36	24	9	1	2	34	28	334

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	6	8	20	29	32	0	4	64	15	219
2017	Female gender	5	13	25	26	22	5	4	53	20	449
2014	Male gender	7	9	22	29	28	2	4	60	17	210
2014	Female gender	8	13	26	29	18	2	4	50	22	446
2011	Male gender	4	10	21	27	31	1	6	62	15	193
2011	Female gender	5	12	25	29	21	3	6	54	18	391
2008	Male gender	11	18	23	30	11	2	5	44	32	179
2008	Female gender	8	14	32	25	14	3	3	42	23	334

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	7	15	31	23	19	1	4	44	23	219
2017	Female gender	9	16	29	25	14	4	3	42	27	450
2014	Male gender	12	21	29	22	13	0	3	37	34	210
2014	Female gender	15	19	28	20	13	0	4	35	36	445
2011	Male gender	8	19	25	25	19	2	3	46	28	192
2011	Female gender	9	17	30	23	14	1	6	40	28	388
2008	Male gender	9	17	27	28	13	2	3	43	28	179
2008	Female gender	7	18	28	25	14	3	4	42	27	334

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	4	8	26	35	26	0	1	61	13	217
2017	Female gender	4	14	28	33	17	2	4	52	18	448
2014	Male gender	2	10	26	41	19	0	2	61	12	211
2014	Female gender	3	11	31	35	16	0	4	53	15	444
2011	Male gender	2	11	30	34	20	1	2	56	13	190
2011	Female gender	4	11	33	34	13	1	4	49	16	389
2008	Male gender	4	14	38	26	13	0	4	42	19	179
2008	Female gender	4	11	39	30	12	1	2	44	16	335

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	19	26	23	13	1	4	38	34	218
2017	Female gender	14	22	28	20	10	2	4	32	38	450
2014	Male gender	15	25	28	17	12	2	1	30	41	210
2014	Female gender	16	23	29	17	11	1	3	29	41	445
2011	Male gender	16	22	23	22	11	3	4	35	40	192
2011	Female gender	12	22	31	20	11	1	4	32	36	392
2008	Male gender	22	25	27	13	8	0	5	22	49	179
2008	Female gender	16	24	31	16	8	2	4	25	42	331

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	13	31	27	15	2	4	44	22	219
2017	Female gender	10	15	26	24	15	5	5	43	28	450
2014	Male gender	9	9	26	28	21	2	5	52	19	209
2014	Female gender	9	15	20	31	17	3	5	51	27	443
2011	Male gender	7	18	23	30	15	2	6	48	27	192
2011	Female gender	5	14	26	30	15	3	7	50	21	391
2008	Male gender	21	15	26	18	13	1	6	34	39	179
2008	Female gender	13	21	29	19	12	3	3	33	37	334

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	16	35	22	12	2	4	36	27	219
2017	Female gender	8	18	36	16	13	5	4	32	28	450
2014	Male gender	15	19	31	20	10	1	3	31	36	211
2014	Female gender	14	20	31	18	11	1	4	31	36	444

Respectful workplace

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	44	25	10	12	7	1	1	71	20	219
2017	Female gender	29	30	11	14	14	1	0	60	29	453
2014	Male gender	38	32	9	8	12	1	1	71	20	210
2014	Female gender	30	31	9	14	15	1	0	61	29	447

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	49	38	6	5	2	0	87	7	219
2017	Female gender	33	35	9	12	9	1	69	22	452
2014	Male gender	38	41	10	8	3	0	80	11	211
2014	Female gender	34	39	7	14	6	0	73	20	447

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	40	30	12	4	5	9	0	77	10	219
2017	Female gender	30	31	20	5	8	6	1	65	14	453
2014	Male gender	39	37	15	3	2	5	0	80	4	211
2014	Female gender	40	28	18	5	3	5	1	72	9	446

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	41	36	10	8	2	2	0	79	11	219
2017	Female gender	29	41	13	8	6	2	0	71	15	453
2014	Male gender	39	35	13	6	3	3	0	77	9	211
2014	Female gender	38	36	13	6	5	2	0	76	11	447
2011	Male gender	40	36	12	5	5	3	1	78	10	193
2011	Female gender	29	38	14	8	7	3	0	70	16	392

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	58	30	3	5	3	0	0	88	9	219
2017	Female gender	40	38	9	6	7	0	0	78	13	452
2014	Male gender	53	32	5	4	6	0	0	85	10	211
2014	Female gender	47	36	7	5	5	0	0	83	10	445
2011	Male gender	47	36	5	8	3	0	1	84	12	192
2011	Female gender	42	39	9	5	5	1	0	81	10	391
2008	Male gender	40	29	7	11	13	0	0	69	24	180
2008	Female gender	36	41	11	8	4	0	0	77	12	335

Ethical workplace

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	30	31	13	9	8	4	4	67	19	219
2017	Female gender	16	23	16	20	17	3	4	43	40	452
2014	Male gender	30	31	12	14	8	3	2	65	23	211
2014	Female gender	20	28	14	16	17	3	2	51	35	445

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	63	27	6	2	0	1	0	91	3	217
2017	Female gender	46	38	8	3	1	3	0	87	4	451
2014	Male gender	69	23	5	1	0	1	0	93	1	211
2014	Female gender	55	33	5	3	1	3	0	90	5	447
2011	Male gender	67	24	6	1	1	1	1	93	1	192
2011	Female gender	48	33	11	3	2	4	0	84	5	392

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	55	29	7	6	0	2	0	86	7	216
2017	Female gender	35	33	12	8	7	3	1	72	16	452
2014	Male gender	57	28	7	5	2	1	0	85	7	211
2014	Female gender	47	33	7	7	3	2	1	82	11	447
2011	Male gender	60	21	6	7	5	1	1	82	12	192
2011	Female gender	39	35	9	7	5	4	2	78	13	391
2008	Male gender	45	31	8	7	8	2	0	77	15	179
2008	Female gender	33	38	10	12	3	4	0	74	15	334

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	41	31	11	9	3	5	0	76	13	216
2017	Female gender	25	30	18	10	8	8	0	60	20	453
2014	Male gender	43	31	11	8	4	2	0	76	12	211
2014	Female gender	29	34	16	9	6	5	1	67	16	446
2011	Male gender	34	35	13	11	3	3	2	72	14	193
2011	Female gender	20	29	24	10	7	9	1	55	19	388

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	24	18	12	13	13	16	3	52	33	217
2017	Female gender	11	20	15	19	21	11	2	36	46	452
2014	Male gender	21	21	16	13	12	14	3	51	29	211
2014	Female gender	15	21	13	22	20	8	1	39	46	447
2011	Male gender	22	16	14	10	14	18	7	50	31	193
2011	Female gender	12	18	23	14	19	11	2	35	38	392

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	42	39	2	12	5	0	81	17	219
2017	Female gender	27	48	5	14	5	0	75	19	452
2014	Male gender	26	52	7	9	5	0	78	14	211
2014	Female gender	33	42	5	15	5	0	75	20	447
2011	Male gender	34	47	2	12	4	1	81	17	193
2011	Female gender	30	53	2	11	4	0	83	15	393
2008	Male gender	27	49	3	14	7	0	76	21	180
2008	Female gender	33	46	2	12	6	0	79	18	334

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	43	30	9	11	8	0	73	18	219
2017	Female gender	38	36	5	14	6	0	74	21	453
2014	Male gender	43	39	6	7	6	0	82	12	211
2014	Female gender	43	36	5	10	7	0	79	17	447
2011	Male gender	49	33	4	6	7	1	83	13	193
2011	Female gender	37	40	8	11	4	0	77	15	389

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	55	31	5	5	4	0	86	9	219
2017	Female gender	40	39	8	9	4	1	79	13	451
2014	Male gender	53	32	5	7	3	0	85	10	211
2014	Female gender	47	36	6	8	3	0	83	12	446

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	77	16	2	3	0	1	0	95	3	219
2017	Female gender	75	17	3	2	1	1	1	94	3	452
2014	Male gender	72	22	2	2	1	0	1	95	3	211
2014	Female gender	75	16	3	3	2	1	1	92	5	447
2011	Male gender	79	14	3	2	0	1	2	95	3	192
2011	Female gender	75	17	3	2	0	1	1	94	2	392
2008	Male gender	75	15	4	2	3	0	1	91	5	180
2008	Female gender	73	21	1	2	1	0	1	96	3	334

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	65	18	5	5	3	1	3	86	9	219
2017	Female gender	69	19	5	3	2	0	1	89	6	450
2014	Male gender	70	16	5	4	2	0	1	88	7	209
2014	Female gender	70	16	4	5	3	0	1	88	8	446
2011	Male gender	73	14	3	6	2	1	2	88	8	193
2011	Female gender	73	16	4	4	2	1	2	91	6	392
2008	Male gender	73	14	4	4	4	0	1	87	9	179
2008	Female gender	76	13	2	5	2	0	1	91	7	334

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	71	11	4	4	5	0	4	86	10	219
2017	Female gender	71	13	8	3	2	0	3	87	5	452
2014	Male gender	70	10	7	4	3	2	4	85	8	211
2014	Female gender	71	13	6	3	3	1	5	88	6	447
2011	Male gender	72	12	4	5	4	1	3	87	9	193
2011	Female gender	72	10	5	4	2	1	6	88	7	391
2008	Male gender	68	11	7	3	3	0	8	86	7	180
2008	Female gender	70	10	5	2	3	1	9	88	6	335

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	81	9	3	1	1	0	3	94	3	219
2017	Female gender	82	9	4	1	1	0	3	94	2	452
2014	Male gender	79	8	4	1	4	0	5	92	5	211
2014	Female gender	81	7	3	1	3	0	4	92	4	447
2011	Male gender	79	8	3	1	3	1	5	93	4	193
2011	Female gender	80	8	5	0	2	1	4	93	2	392
2008	Male gender	78	4	5	3	3	1	6	88	7	179
2008	Female gender	83	4	3	1	1	1	7	94	3	335

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	62	16	8	5	1	2	6	84	7	219
2017	Female gender	64	16	9	2	2	2	5	86	5	452
2014	Male gender	60	15	12	2	3	1	6	82	5	211
2014	Female gender	64	15	7	3	3	1	8	86	6	447

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	68	15	7	2	0	4	4	90	3	219
2017	Female gender	68	15	6	2	3	3	3	88	5	452
2014	Male gender	59	21	9	2	2	2	5	86	4	211
2014	Female gender	65	15	8	3	3	3	3	86	6	447
2011	Male gender	74	15	4	1	2	1	3	93	3	193
2011	Female gender	68	16	5	3	2	2	5	89	5	392
2008	Male gender	66	14	9	3	2	2	4	85	5	180
2008	Female gender	67	16	5	3	2	2	4	89	6	335

Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	86	219
2017	Female gender	25	75	453
2014	Male gender	12	88	210
2014	Female gender	23	77	444

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	54	30
2017	Female gender	61	113
2014	Male gender	64	26
2014	Female gender	61	102

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	43	30
2017	Female gender	56	113
2014	Male gender	60	26
2014	Female gender	54	102

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	30
2014	Female gender	6	102

Question 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Female gender	113
2014	Male gender	26
2014	Female gender	102

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	30

Question 64f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	23	30
2017	Female gender	9	113

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	30
2017	Female gender	4	113

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	51	30
2017	Female gender	43	113
2014	Male gender	57	26
2014	Female gender	46	102

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	49	30
2017	Female gender	40	113
2014	Male gender	37	26
2014	Female gender	36	102

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	30
2017	Female gender	43	113
2014	Male gender	42	26
2014	Female gender	47	102

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	30
2017	Female gender	37	113
2014	Male gender	34	26
2014	Female gender	36	102

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	30
2017	Female gender	32	113
2014	Male gender	29	26
2014	Female gender	36	102

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	47	30
2017	Female gender	65	113
2014	Male gender	56	26
2014	Female gender	47	102

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	44	30
2017	Female gender	40	113
2014	Male gender	49	26
2014	Female gender	30	102

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	30
2014	Male gender	0	26

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	30
2017	Female gender	15	113
2014	Female gender	10	102

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	11	113
2014	Female gender	12	102

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	46	30
2017	Female gender	47	113
2014	Male gender	32	26
2014	Female gender	45	102

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	30
2017	Female gender	32	113
2014	Male gender	54	26
2014	Female gender	35	102

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	16	30
2017	Female gender	14	113
2014	Female gender	15	102

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	57	30
2017	Female gender	56	113
2014	Male gender	59	26
2014	Female gender	67	101

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	30
2017	Female gender	27	113
2014	Male gender	41	26
2014	Female gender	27	101

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	6	113
2014	Male gender	18	26
2014	Female gender	14	101

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	22	113
2014	Female gender	19	101

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	8	113
2014	Female gender	8	101

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	30
2017	Female gender	8	113
2014	Male gender	0	26
2014	Female gender	10	101

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	24	30
2017	Female gender	12	113
2014	Female gender	8	101

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	31	30
2017	Female gender	11	113
2014	Female gender	8	101

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	15	30
2017	Female gender	24	113
2014	Male gender	26	26
2014	Female gender	20	101

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	17	104
2014	Female gender	14	90

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	21	30
2017	Female gender	13	104
2014	Male gender	18	26
2014	Female gender	18	90

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	30
2017	Female gender	12	104
2014	Female gender	9	90

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	12	104
2014	Female gender	9	90

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	22	104
2014	Female gender	14	90

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	8	104
2014	Female gender	8	90

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	12	104
2014	Male gender	0	26
2014	Female gender	5	90

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	17	104
2014	Female gender	13	90

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	27	30
2017	Female gender	28	104
2014	Male gender	21	26
2014	Female gender	33	90

Question 67k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	9	104
2014	Female gender	14	90

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	37	30
2017	Female gender	44	104
2014	Male gender	28	26
2014	Female gender	47	90

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	30
2014	Male gender	0	26

Question 67n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	46	30
2017	Female gender	57	104
2014	Male gender	66	26
2014	Female gender	47	90

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	30

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	17	30
2017	Female gender	11	104
2014	Female gender	12	90

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	94	6	30
2017	Female gender	93	7	111

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	19	17	14	7	6	29	8	57	21	219
2017	Female gender	11	16	19	11	12	23	8	39	34	453
2014	Male gender	13	19	17	6	7	33	4	51	21	211
2014	Female gender	12	14	21	11	10	27	5	39	30	446

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	36	36	11	2	3	10	1	81	6	219
2017	Female gender	22	34	21	8	9	6	1	60	18	453
2014	Male gender	28	32	17	4	6	13	1	69	12	210
2014	Female gender	21	22	23	10	8	15	1	51	22	446
2011	Male gender	36	29	13	5	6	10	1	73	12	193
2011	Female gender	29	30	16	8	6	10	1	65	16	391

Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	5	95	219
2017	Female gender	11	89	450
2014	Male gender	4	96	211
2014	Female gender	10	90	446

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	37	48
2014	Female gender	35	42

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	72	11
2017	Female gender	84	48
2014	Female gender	83	42

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11
2017	Female gender	0	48

Question 76d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11
2017	Female gender	48
2014	Female gender	42

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	11	48

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	17	48
2014	Female gender	15	42

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11

Question 77c. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Colour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11
2017	Female gender	14	48

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	23	48
2014	Female gender	18	42

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	42	48
2014	Female gender	39	42

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	0	48

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11
2017	Female gender	0	48

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	12	48

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	34	48
2014	Female gender	38	42

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11
2017	Female gender	0	48

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	15	48
2014	Female gender	15	42

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11
2017	Female gender	0	48

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	16	48

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	46	11
2017	Female gender	30	48
2014	Female gender	38	42

Question 78b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	24	48
2014	Female gender	18	42

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2014	Female gender	12	42

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	22	48
2014	Female gender	22	42

Question 78e. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11

Question 78f. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11
2014	Female gender	14	42

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	45	11
2017	Female gender	58	48
2014	Female gender	45	42

Question 79a. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	11	44
2014	Female gender	16	36

Question 79c. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11
2014	Female gender	0	36

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11
2014	Female gender	0	36

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	12	44

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	46	11
2017	Female gender	33	44
2014	Female gender	34	36

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	12	44
2014	Female gender	17	36

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	50	44
2014	Female gender	48	36

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	65	11
2017	Female gender	69	44
2014	Female gender	57	36

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	0	11
2017	Female gender	0	44

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Female gender	11	44

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	93	7	11
2017	Female gender	98	2	48

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	13	17	3	2	36	8	60	9	218
2017	Female gender	11	14	21	4	7	33	9	43	20	452
2014	Male gender	14	15	17	4	2	44	4	57	11	211
2014	Female gender	12	13	26	4	5	35	7	42	14	446

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	39	27	13	2	2	13	2	79	5	218
2017	Female gender	24	31	21	5	7	11	2	63	13	449
2014	Male gender	30	32	14	3	2	17	1	76	7	210
2014	Female gender	27	23	20	4	5	19	2	63	11	446
2011	Male gender	42	27	13	4	1	13	1	80	5	192
2011	Female gender	33	34	14	3	3	13	0	77	7	390

Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	87	219
2017	Female gender	23	77	451
2014	Male gender	14	86	211
2014	Female gender	14	86	447

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	77	23	29
2017	Female gender	78	22	101
2014	Male gender	72	28	29
2014	Female gender	79	21	66

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	57	13	18	5	7	0	70	12	22
2017	Female gender	41	33	2	13	9	1	75	23	79
2014	Male gender	73	23	5	0	0	0	95	0	21
2014	Female gender	45	32	5	12	4	2	78	16	52

Labour management relations and collective agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	46	8	8	5	4	8	75	15	219
2017	Female gender	21	53	9	9	3	1	5	78	13	452
2014	Male gender	20	47	9	9	4	2	9	75	14	211
2014	Female gender	24	53	10	6	2	1	2	81	9	447
2011	Male gender	19	45	9	10	4	1	12	73	17	193
2011	Female gender	24	52	9	6	2	2	6	82	8	393
2008	Male gender	8	21	9	5	9	4	44	55	28	180
2008	Female gender	18	34	10	9	5	4	20	68	19	335

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	9	17	22	12	10	24	6	37	32	218
2017	Female gender	7	18	19	17	12	20	6	35	39	449
2014	Male gender	5	21	19	12	9	26	8	39	31	211
2014	Female gender	6	20	28	12	7	23	5	35	26	445
2011	Male gender	7	18	16	18	13	22	7	36	43	192
2011	Female gender	8	20	24	12	10	18	8	37	30	393

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	35	25	11	3	4	15	7	77	9	219
2017	Female gender	30	30	15	4	3	12	5	73	9	452
2014	Male gender	30	36	10	3	1	11	9	82	5	211
2014	Female gender	34	27	16	4	3	13	3	72	8	445
2011	Male gender	35	23	11	5	3	12	12	75	10	192
2011	Female gender	30	30	14	6	3	13	5	73	11	392
2008	Male gender	13	14	11	1	6	13	42	59	16	180
2008	Female gender	20	27	12	2	2	16	20	74	7	335

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	29	27	10	7	5	16	5	71	16	219
2017	Female gender	26	29	15	5	6	14	5	68	14	452
2014	Male gender	26	32	14	7	3	11	8	71	12	211
2014	Female gender	26	29	17	7	3	15	3	66	12	445
2011	Male gender	30	21	14	6	6	13	10	66	16	193
2011	Female gender	27	30	15	8	2	14	5	70	12	390
2008	Male gender	15	13	9	6	7	9	41	55	26	179
2008	Female gender	21	27	15	5	3	11	18	67	12	333

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Workplace well-being

A psychologically healthy workplace

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	54	27	6	5	5	1	0	83	10	219
2017	Female gender	47	24	7	9	11	1	0	72	20	453

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	59	23	8	5	3	1	1	84	8	219
2017	Female gender	51	23	10	5	8	2	1	76	14	453

Question 86. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	41	14	11	8	4	0	66	19	218
2017	Female gender	14	38	17	15	10	5	0	55	27	452

Question 87. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	42	12	14	11	1	1	62	25	218
2017	Female gender	12	33	20	18	14	3	0	47	33	453

Work-related stress

Question 83a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	23	23	19	19	15	0	1	46	34	219
2017	Female gender	20	23	21	17	16	1	3	44	34	450

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	11	19	27	23	20	0	0	29	43	219
2017	Female gender	9	23	27	23	17	0	1	32	41	452

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	26	28	25	7	10	1	2	56	18	216
2017	Female gender	22	34	23	12	5	0	4	58	18	450

Question 83d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	22	25	19	17	1	2	38	37	219
2017	Female gender	13	23	24	15	22	0	2	37	38	450

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	24	26	20	13	15	0	2	51	28	219
2017	Female gender	27	22	17	11	11	1	10	56	25	451

Question 83f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	24	27	17	10	0	0	46	27	219
2017	Female gender	20	28	23	15	12	0	0	49	27	448

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	33	33	19	10	5	0	1	66	15	219
2017	Female gender	27	28	22	11	8	1	2	57	20	447

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	43	32	14	6	4	1	1	76	10	219
2017	Female gender	32	33	18	9	5	1	2	67	14	448

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	49	28	10	7	4	0	1	79	10	218
2017	Female gender	36	32	15	8	6	0	2	71	14	448

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	33	31	19	12	4	0	0	64	16	218
2017	Female gender	34	35	19	7	4	0	1	70	11	448

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	58	23	9	5	3	0	1	82	9	218
2017	Female gender	51	25	13	6	4	0	1	77	10	452

Question 83l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	80	11	3	2	2	0	1	92	4	218
2017	Female gender	64	14	7	5	5	1	3	81	11	453

Question 83m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	54	29	11	3	2	0	1	84	5	217
2017	Female gender	42	29	16	7	4	0	1	72	11	451

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	65	15	10	5	3	1	0	82	8	219
2017	Female gender	55	21	8	6	8	1	2	78	14	453

Question 83o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	55	19	7	3	1	0	15	87	5	219
2017	Female gender	52	10	8	2	1	0	27	86	4	450

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	56	24	11	5	1	1	3	82	7	217
2017	Female gender	59	23	8	2	1	0	6	88	3	449

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	78	11	6	1	2	1	2	91	3	219
2017	Female gender	73	13	5	1	3	1	4	91	3	451

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	59	23	12	3	3	0	0	82	6	219
2017	Female gender	45	34	12	4	1	0	3	82	6	451

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very high (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	19	43	19	10	0	0	27	30	219
2017	Female gender	6	23	40	19	10	1	1	29	30	452

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	7	17	48	20	7	0	0	27	24	216
2017	Female gender	12	27	39	14	7	0	0	21	39	450

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Compensation

Pay or other compensation issues

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	28	21	17	12	17	5	0	29	71	219
2017	Female gender	31	20	19	11	14	3	1	33	67	452

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	22	146
2017	Female gender	25	290

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	38	146
2017	Female gender	39	290

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	13	146
2017	Female gender	14	290

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	20	146
2017	Female gender	24	290

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	5	146
2017	Female gender	9	290

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	67	146
2017	Female gender	47	290

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	0 hours (%)	1 to 9 hours (%)	10 to 19 hours (%)	20 to 29 hours (%)	30 to 39 hours (%)	40 hours or more (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	8	46	23	7	6	10	145
2017	Female gender	8	44	20	11	5	12	282

Support to resolve pay or other compensation issues

Question 94. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	14	24	15	15	23	1	8	42	42	146
2017	Female gender	11	21	13	20	23	2	10	36	49	288

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Male gender	1	8	9	18	56	1	8	10	80	147
2017	Female gender	2	10	11	12	55	1	9	13	74	289

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Date modified:: 2018-03-29

2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results by Theme for Public Prosecution Service of Canada by Question 114. What is your gender?

Table of Contents

Employee engagement

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Leadership

Immediate supervisor

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Senior management

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

Workforce

Performance management

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Staffing

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.

Job fit and development

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Empowerment

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Work-life balance and workload

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Mobility and retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Workplace

Organizational goals

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Organizational performance

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

Respectful workplace

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Ethical workplace

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Physical environment and equipment

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Use of official languages

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.